SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE
Track Listing
Love’s In Need Of Love Today
Have A Talk With God
Village Ghetto Land
Contusion
Sir Duke
I Wish
Knocks Me Off My Feet
Pastime Paradise
Summer Soft
Ordinary Pain
//Isn’t She Lovely
Joy Inside My Tears
Black Man
Ngiculela-Es Una Historia-I Am Singing
If It’s Magic
As
Another Star
Saturn
Ebony Eyes
All Day Sucker
Easy Goin’ Evening (My Mama’s Call)
My Rating
9/10
Average Critic Rating
10/10
Overview
’Songs In The Key Of Life’ is a monumental achievement in music, blending Soul, Funk, Jazz, and Pop into a rich tapestry of impressive songs. Stevie Wonder’s pure genius shines through every note as he crafts a double album that feels deeply personal to all listeners, not just Wonder himself. It’s a masterclass in storytelling, exploring themes of love, social justice, spirituality, and human connection with profound insight and unrelenting passion - it’s an emotional listen from start to finish, but one you can dance to just as much. Layered arrangements are present throughout, featuring innovative synthesisers and intricate rhythms that compliment Wonder’s unparalleled melodies, with his vocal delivery as heartfelt as it is powerful. Though a lengthy piece of work, the scope allows for a broad exploration of styles and emotions, making every moment feel purposeful and inspired, offering just about something for everyone. This is a timeless celebration of the human experience - brimming with joy, introspection, and just pure wonder.
Recommended for funky emotional folk looking for some heart and soul in their life.
Featured Song
As
Most Streamed
Sir Duke
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Isn’t She Lovely
Least Streamed
Contusion
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Easy Goin’ Evening (My Mama’s Call)
Underrated
Contusion
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Black Man
TVV Top 3 Songs
Sir Duke | I Wish | Pastime Paradise
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Isn’t She Lovely | As | Another Star
Singles
Sir Duke | I Wish
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Isn’t She Lovely | As | Another Star
TVV Top 3 Non-Singles
Love’s In Need Of Love Today | Knocks Me Off My Feet | Pastime Paradise
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Joy Inside My Tears | Black Man | All Day Sucker
Listen to Again?
Yes
No-Skip Album?
No
Album Artwork Rating
9/10
It’s warm, inviting, and instantly iconic. Stevie is as much the centre of the cover as he is of the album, making this almost a perfect piece of album artwork.
Genre
R&B
RL
Tamla
Recording Studio
Crystal Sound (Los Angeles, California) | The Hit Factory (New York City, New York) | Record Plant Recording Studios (Los Angeles, California) | Record Plant Studios (Sausalito, Los Angeles)
